Non-Represented, Executive Vice President Academic and Student Affairs

Position: Non-Represented, Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
About The College

Whatcom Community College (WCC) is a public associate and applied baccalaureate degree granting institution with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 7,604 students annually on its beautiful 72-acre campus in Bellingham, Washington.

Whatcom offers transfer degrees, applied baccalaureate degrees, professional and technical training programs, basic education, job skills, and community and continuing education classes. Programs and courses are offered through in-person, hybrid, and online modalities to promote access for a diverse student population.

The College is committed to equal opportunity and believes diversity of experiences and cultures enrich our campus community. The College is accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. For more information about WCC, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

About Our Community

Whatcom's campus is located in Bellingham (population 95,960). Bellingham showcases a strong commitment to education and is regularly rated on "best of the Northwest" lists. Bellingham is midway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

The city is surrounded by the rural landscape of Whatcom County (population 226,850), which is home to a thriving network of farms and scenic wilderness. As you explore our community, you'll discover historic neighborhoods, waterfront cities, farmlands and mountain towns all within a few dozen miles of each other. Bellingham and Whatcom County are known for their outdoor activities. Whether your idea of fun is visiting galleries, watching live theater, kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, or unwinding with a good book, you'll love Bellingham and Whatcom County.

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General Description of Work

Classification:
Non-represented

FTE: 1.0

Schedule:

This is a full-time, salaried position customarily requiring approximately 40 hours per week. As an exempt professional role under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the position requires flexibility in work hours, and additional time beyond a standard workweek may be necessary to meet business needs and fulfill job responsibilities.

Job Summary

The Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs provides senior leadership for the College's instructional programs and student services, guiding their collaboration and integration through holistic approaches to student success grounded in academic excellence and continuous improvement. Reporting to the College President and serving on the President's Cabinet, the Executive Vice President is responsible for the College's instructional programs, academic support resources, student affairs and student engagement in alignment with the College's mission, community needs, and commitment to equitable outcomes and institutional excellence.

The Executive Vice President leads the development and continuous improvement of innovative, high-impact academic programs and comprehensive student support services grounded in evidence-based and culturally responsive practices. Through collaboration with faculty, administrators, and staff, the role ensures cohesive pathways that promote enrollment, persistence, completion, and post-completion success.

The Executive Vice President oversees academic quality, curriculum integrity, assessment, enrollment strategy, and student services operations. A key priority of the position is to uphold accreditation standards related to the academic environment and related student learning outcomes. The position champions equity, inclusion, and belonging; develops leadership capacity across the division; ensures responsible stewardship of resources; and represents the College in strategic partnerships that advance student success and community impact.

Reporting Structure/Supervisory Relationship

The Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs reports to the President.

The position provides direct leadership and supervision to the Dean for Health Professions and STEM;
Dean for Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences;
Dean for Enrollment Management;
Associate Dean for Workforce Education;
Associate Dean for Student Services;
Learning Center Director;
Library Director;
Director for Residence Life;
Grants Director;
Curriculum and Scheduling Manager; and two Administrative Assistants.

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Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Academic and Student Affairs Leadership

* Fosters open communication among administration, faculty, staff, and students related to instruction and student services, and leads a college culture focused on improving student enrollment, retention, equity, completion, and learning outcomes.

* Demonstrates a commitment to shared governance through WCC's governance structure in planning, communication and managing change, and represents the executive leadership to faculty, instructional and student services leadership, and…